Always wanted to see a video like this from a working magician. Cheers

I've been working my restaurant gig for 6 months now and it's interesting how my EDC varies. I carry a standard deck, little door, double cross (highly recommended), color monte (with a personal twist), a Bic Pen, sponges and a final load, loops, as well as an interchangable set of gimmicks. Sometimes I carry NFC tags, othertimes self-tying shoelaces, a bill switching device, and once or twice Threek. As a primarily jazz magician, I recommend props that you are skilled at handling/have multiple uses and if they don't (or take up more than one pocket of space for an effect) make sure that they are worth it. I also carry fun outs/utilities such as cards printed on my business card, jumbo cards, and vanishing ink. Keep up the good work!

Caleb… how on earth did I not know that you have a KZfaq channel??? This is great

Nice video!, I work in a restaurant as a food server, so it's not exactly the same setup but I just started getting comfortable doing a few tricks for my tables "IF" I get a good feel for them. Having an apron with a few pockets helps but I 💯 agree that less is best. I carry one deck and the following.... A thumb tip to perform Jay Sankeys ' Fan Mail' from his Front Row Sankey DVD, for my opener. It's a simple way to get things started. It's quick, funny and gets them thinking what you might do next. I carry my Black Ops watch for a quick signed coin routine I made up. Their coin vanishes and ends up in a tic tac box I handed them before the trick begins ....quick and impossible. I might do one packet trick like Paul Gordon's, ' Holy Sh@t' a nice monte style trick with a killer surprise ending. Then 2-3 card tricks, one maybe 3 phase card to box routine , a nice invisible deck routine involving 3 people to ' create a card' and a closer I've been working on that involves a signed card vanishing or changing into a blank card, then their card ending up becoming my 'favorite card' that I keep in my wallet. I also include my sharpie writing changing into their card with flash paper. It's kind of a 3 phase trick that kills. Sorry if that was a bit convoluted, just wanted to share a simple 3-4 trick set I might do for tables. Definitely increase my chances for a bigger tip $!!!

I've worked restaurants for 30 years. The advice in this video is very good.

I think many magicians underestimate sponge balls. In my experience many laypeople enjoy sponge balls. They are also great for misdirection and other moves. One thing I see among some magicians when it comes to sponge balls is their handling of sponge balls are clumsy and not really realistic. They should look good and convincing no matter how small the moves is. Also they play well for adults as well not just kids!

This is a great video with loads of valuable tips. Your editing skills are awesome and I'm so glad I found this channel.

Very informative video, I don’t do restaurant magic or even perform for live audiences in general, but there were some good takeaways. Beautifully structured video. I'm looking forward to seeing this channel grow!

Like i tell people, dont over think its never as bad as you think, i perform at 6 restaurants, but done it at over 20 in total, and your right you can be confident and still get rejected, but thats life..one table says no the other says yes🤷🏾‍♂️

Good shit right here. I'll probably watch this dude's channel all day...

Great advice thanks Caleb 👍👍👍

Such an insightful video! Thanks for all the tips 😁

ur tricks are coo

yeah I did enjoyed that. Thank you for all your pieces of advice!

This is great

Very good advice. Thanks.

This is some great advise…

Subbed to learn more from you!

Wonderful video 😊😊

Aweosme man! Im also getting the 🗝 ✈️

Exellent advice. Thanks.

Thanks for the vid! Some insight into how you got performing in restaurants would be really valuable.

Jumbo Double Crossed best trick in the last 20 years!

Great advice in this video.

I love working restaurant gigs because when the spectator is signing a card or shuffling the deck I have time to take a few quick bites of their food. 🍴

Nice video, I've been a full time close up magician for over a year and I've also got a residency at my local bar/bistro it's one of the best ways to getting work and make money as a Magician. The advice you gave is solid! I would highly recommend anybody who's thinking of getting a restaurant gig to just go out and do it. It's the best was to learn and evolve your act, I was the same when I first started I used to carry every effects now I have 2-3 polished effects that entertain the customers and 1 or 2 effects I'm working on. Keep up the great work! On a side note I've very tempted in buying the fps wallet! I've been using the Jol hip card to wallet would you recommend upgrading? 🤔

Damn, this was a good video! Very nice intro too! I'm just a hobbyist (except from some busking), but it's really intersting to see what I could do if I wanted to go professional. I mostly do cards, but it seems like you can manage with predominantly cards (if you are slightly advanced) and some other basic effects?

Great advice. How do you market yourself to new restaurants that you would like to perform at?

Tutorial on what to do when you screw up would be great

That is my problem to perform that I'm afraid to screw up.but I want to perform any way

Advice for everyone at Restaurants: Don't ask, "Would you like to see some magic?" Ask instead, "Do you mind if I show you some magic?" Or say, "The restaurant has asked me to do some magic for everyone. Is now a bad time?" Ask No-oriented questions: questions designed to get them to say No, but the No works in your favor. It is an FBI strategy used to bypass your No filter. People naturally prefer to say No to a question, especially when they don't know you. It lends security, it makes them think they are holding the power. It is an unconscious reaction, people don't even realize they're doing it. So if you ask someone, "Would you like to see some magic?" Their natural reaction is most likely to be No, even if they do want to see it, or aren't sure. What they usually do ia think No, then give it some thought, look at each other to see what the others at the table think, then they say Yes or No. But if you use a No-oriented question, any question where them saying No is good for you, then their natural reaction works in your favor. They are more likely to agree to your request, and they'll pause for a shorter amount of time. There are other ideas. Do some research on YT and elsewhere. Craig Petty MagicTV advises to call out the leader of the group. Usually there is one person who everyone will look to for permission, and sometimes that person will look grumpy at your request. You say to them, "You, sir, look super enthusiastic about me being here." Everyone will get the humor immediately, and it will break the tension a bit.

I know it's been roughly 3/4 of a year since this video & the comments have been posted...(hey, I just found the video tho, haha haha)- With that said tho, did anyone ever get a line on 'bill switching devices' , let alone "GOOD switching devices"?? Just curious- Oh & I have to agree with everyone else, really great video! (about a yr later haha😂) You did earn a subscriber tho, hope you're still doing videos🤞. Well, off to check & ideally; binge me some Caleb👌 hahahaha

has anyone ever been offended when you keep saying dick,eg iam just going to show you my dick only joking Caleb,keep up the good work.

Short, sweet, informative and to the point. This was a great video! Subbed!!!